Dodgers mull leadoff order as Versalles shines in spring
Versalles leads Dodgers with a .409 average over six games, Davis hitting .342 as Alston weighs leadoff placement for Versalles Davis and other candidates. Davis exit with left hand bruise but expected back soon, Regan recovering from allergy and aiming to throw in next games.
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Goose Girl contest at Hollywood Park stumps judges
Sports editor recounts how goosing the Goose Girl at Hollywood Park proved difficult for judges and onlookers. Reporters Hessler Healy Welsh debate morning workouts legs and speed ratings as 7th entrant wins while 8th runner up Patti Mill pursues college plans and modeling.
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Hull Eyes Politics and Stolen Bases in Season Chaos
Hull contemplates a Canadian Parliament bid while Brock defends the stolen base record amid baseball talks on preventing steals. Uecker is released by the Braves after an off field incident, and Finley plans a computerized scoreboard debut at the Athletics' Galland home with live game statistics.
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South Africa Olympic accreditation for 1968 Games approved
The head of South Africa's Olympic group announced the IOC accredited the country to compete in the 1968 Games. A separate item notes a CAL football player was shot in the chest during a campus gymnasium scuffle involving three Black assailants, leaving him in satisfactory condition.
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Wet Diamonds Upset in Tuesday Baseball Postponements
Wet grounds forced postponement of two Moore League games and Cal State Long Beach vs UC Santa Barbara. Long Beach City College plays Downey at 3:15 today, Lakewood vs Poly Thursday at 3:15, Vilings tentatively set for April 17 at East LA, Cal State Long Beach not rescheduling. CS Long Beach returns Friday to host Valley State at Blaine Field at 1:30 in a CCAA contest.
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Nash equalizes world 100 meter record in South Africa
Paul Nash, 20, a university student, matched the world 100 meter mark at 10.0 seconds with zero wind in Krugersdorp. He joins six sprinters to reach the time, a standard first set by Armin Hary in 1960. Nash then won the 200 meters in 20.5 seconds, tying his own South African record.
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AQers Honor Nelson as Top Cager
Junior forward Dick Nelson led AQers in scoring and rebounding and was named the 1968 most valuable player at the Cal State Long Beach basketball banquet. Five athletes received special awards. Don Ludwig was captain, Mike Montgomery most inspirational, Jim Perry rookie of the year, and Larry Clark with John Broeske shared best defensive player honors.
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Exhibition baseball notes from Washington DC season setup
Fragmented report covers roster moves, signings, and AFL style player changes as the exhibition season begins. Key mentions include Pausdetpnia j Hahynesara ee Fryman Farrel Dalrymale Boswell Rent 15 and updates on minor league arms and roster cuts.
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Kiwanis Tball League Play Opens at Local Schools
The Kiwanis Tball League opens games at Mary Zoeler School in Seal Beach and nearby venues this Friday and Saturday. Residents are urged to attend as teams Friley and Bum compete, with Wy Am also hosting events.
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